About us
Our Mission
Richmond VegFest’s mission is to highlight the resources that exist in our community that make moving to a plant-based or vegan diet and lifestyle a positive and easy choice. We strive to make the festival fun and inclusive of all the diverse reasons that people might be thinking of moving away from animal products including reducing animal suffering, improving human health, saving the environment, or religious and spiritual beliefs. We organize our annual festival for EVERYONE in the Richmond community and surrounding areas to enjoy.
Our history
Richmond VegFest is an annual festival that was started in 2003 by a small team of passionate volunteers. For over 20 years, our event has grown in size and impact and has become a principal event in the Richmond community.
Our team
Amanda Trenchard
Lead Coordinator & Marketing Coordinator
Mike Ogilvie
Vendor Coordinator
Julie Sutton
Finance Coordinator & Logistics Coordinator
Eric Vrabel
Website & Tech Coordinator
Lynn Klanchar
Entertainment Coordinator & Meetings Coordinator
Brian McDaniel
Merchandise Coordinator
Casey Lopez
Pledge To Go Veg Coordinator
Chip Coutts
Sign Coordinator
Rachel Alexander
Volunteer Coordinator